The town’s club, Hartlepool United, had just achieved their first promotion in 14 years following a dramatic penalty shoot out victory over Torquay United in the National League promotion final at Ashton Gate.
As a result, the players and staff embarked on an open top bus parade around Hartlepool while supporters lined the streets and celebrated the memorable promotion.
The heart of the action during the evening could be witnessed in the area surrounding the Civic Centre where the songs, and drinks, were in full flow!
Scroll down and click through the pages for a look back at a memorable evening for all those connected with Pools…
5. Poolie pride
Supporters were in full voice as sounds of 'We've got an Irish midfielder' and 'We are going up' echoed around the town. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
7. Flying the flag
Pools managed to miss out on a Wembley play-off final once again, despite what this flag suggests! Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
8. Watching on
Pools were head and shoulders above some of their National League rivals last season. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson